This is a biscuit that was named after the Anzacs and is very popular in Australia. A crispy, nutty taste though no nuts. I presume the taste comes from the oats and golden syrup. It's worth a try.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups sifted plain flour

1/2 cup castor sugar

3/4 cup desiccated coconut

1 cup Rolled oats

2 Tbsp. golden syrup*

150 grams (2/3 cup) butter, chopped

1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

1 1/2 Tbsp. water

*Editor's Note: Golden syrup is made from cane sugar and is common in Europe and Australia. It is sweeter than corn syrup. If you can't find it, corn syrup or a combination of corn syrup and molasses, or corn syrup and honey could be used as a substitute.

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Directions:

Put oats, sugar, flour and coconut into a large bowl and stir to combine.

Place butter and golden syrup into a small saucepan and stir over low heat until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and add the bicarbonate of soda mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Pour this into the dry ingredients and mix well.

Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place them on trays allowing room the spread. Press down on the tops to flatten slightly (I use the back of fork to do this, and it leave a nice marking on the mixture). Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. They will go crisp when they are cool.

A friend of mine sent this recipe to me. She found it in a budgeting booklet years ago in New Zealand. These biscuits were lifesavers when the money was tight. They are cheap to make, easy to bake, and delicious to eat and have become a family favorite. This is definitely a recipe I intend on passing on to my children. Hope you enjoy these biscuits.

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Ingredients:

3 1/2 Tbsp (50 g.) butter, melted

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 Tbsp. golden syrup

1/2 tsp. baking soda (Bicarbonate of Soda)

1 Tbsp. water

Directions:

Melt the butter in a pot. Take off the heat and add golden syrup. Stir until golden syrup is dissolved. Stir in sugar, rolled oats and flour.

In a small bowl or cup, dissolve baking soda in water and add to mixture. Mix evenly.

Editor's Note: Golden syrup is a byproduct of sugar cane, originally invented in London in the 1900's. It may be able to be found in specialty stores or major grocery chains in the U.S. Here is an article on Wikipedia about it: